Homebrew Canis Familiras Species Details

They say all dogs go to the Astral Plane. Of course this can only happen once a dog has passed from one of their lives as a companion in one of the realms. Once passed and sent on they appear in front of Habbakuk god of animal life in order to be judged on the life this reincarnation of themselves has lived. Habbakuk decides from there if they are to be once again be re-incarnated as a companion, or to go and begin an exciting new life as a animal with self-awareness.

Now that you know thyself, you also have all the opportunities that are given to humanoids in the ways of magic and powers that will make you capable of being a valuable companion in more ways than one. 

Creating Your Character

When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation.

Life Span

You have the lifespan of any typical domesticated dog with the average being 10-13. This is dependent on what kind of breed you decide to be.

Height and Weight

Depending on what breed of dog you pick you can be anywhere from 1 pound (0.45 kg) to 200 pounds (~90 kg), and 6 inches (~15 cm) to 4 feet (~1.2 m).

Canis Familiras Traits

As a self-aware dog you have the following traits

Ability Score Increases

You may increase either your Dexterity, Wisdom, or Charisma by 2, and any another by 1.

Creature Type

You are a Beast

Size

You are small to Medium

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 ft.

Keen Instincts

You have advantage on Insight, Investigation, and Perception checks.

Dr. (Dolittle) Who

You know the Speak with Animals spell and you can use it as a cantrip.

Tugger

Since you do not have thumbs Habbakuk has granted you the ability to use Mage Hand.